Female Vocal Range - Various Singing Voice Types for Women | Your Personal Singing Guide Female Vocal Range and Voice Types! There are many vocal ranges and voice types for females, and this section will discuss about the 3 main types of female voices, their respective note ranges, as well as how their tessituras or most comfortable voice ranges differ from each other. One point to note: There is a difference between the 2 terms – Vocal Range and Voice Type; The Range of our Voice refers to the range of notes that the voice can reach or produce a sound at, whereas Voice Type refers to the various kinds of voices classified using certain criteria like range of vocals, tessituras, register transition points, vocal timbre or tone and so on. Click on the links provided above to learn how to find the full range of your voice, as well as understand more about the various voice classification criteria and learn how to determine your own voice type! Now, the 3 main types of female voices are as follows: 1. Soprano Let us look at each of these voices in more detail: 1.

SOPRANO As many of us would know, the Soprano voice is the highest of the female voices, and many of us would be familiar with this voice type. I am sure many ladies out there would be envious of their Soprano friends who seem to be able to hit the high notes with such ease! A typical Soprano vocal range would probably be from the A note below middle C (A3) to the F or G note 2 octaves above (F6 or G6), making it a range of 2 plus to 3 octaves. Of course, this is not to be taken as an exact measurement but more as a rough guideline for soprano voices, and proper breath support must be used when measuring vocal ranges during singing. The Soprano Tessitura is also usually higher than the other female voice types, considering that the overall vocal range is the highest among the female voices. A Soprano would also probably transition out of her chest voice around the E flat note above middle C (E4) and shift into her head voice around the F sharp note one octave above the middle C (F5).

The soprano voice usually has a bright tone, and she would usually have a strong head voice, but a relatively weaker middle voice. Sopranos are also able to sing more high notes and sustain at a high pitch better than a mezzo soprano can, and they are also most often the lead role for operas or shows. 2. MEZZO SOPRANO For most ladies out there, you would probably belong to this voice type as the Mezzo Soprano voice is the most common female voice type out of the 3 main types, and it lies between the higher Soprano voice and the lower Contralto voice. The vocal range for the Mezzo Soprano voice would be likely between the G note below middle C (G3) to the C note more than 2 octaves above (C6), making it also a range of around slightly more than 2 octaves. The Mezzo Soprano Tessitura or most comfortable vocal range lies somewhere between the Soprano Tessitura and the Contralto Tessitura.

The Mezzo would probably transition out of chest voice around the E note just above middle C (E4) and shift into head voice around the E note one octave above the middle C octave (E5). Be sure to avoid the common singing problem of head raising when you are measuring your register transitions. The Mezzo Soprano has a stronger middle voice and a weaker head voice as compared to the Soprano. Also, the tone of the Mezzo Soprano’s voice is darker or deeper than the Soprano’s. 3. CONTRALTO The Contralto voice is the lowest among the female voices, and it is certainly more unique among females, as the typical female voices would probably either be the Soprano or Mezzo Soprano voices. Also, a common misconception would be to use the term ‘Alto’ instead of ‘Contralto’ to refer to female voices with this low range of notes. We should use the term ‘Contralto’ to refer to this low female voice type, as ‘Alto’ more commonly refers to the range or notes to be sung and is not exactly a voice type.

The term ‘Alto’ is commonly used in choral singing to refer to the vocal parts to be sung by singers doing the Alto section. The vocal range for the Contralto voice would lie somewhere between the E note below middle C (E3) to the 2nd G note above middle C (G5). This would mean that the Contralto voice would be very close to the male tenor voice, having a similar range in vocals, and would thus be able to handle most of the songs that men may sing too! The Contralto would probably transition out of chest voice around the G above middle C (G4) and shift into head voice around the D note an octave above middle C (D5). Also, the tone of the Contralto’s voice would be darker and richer than the Mezzo Soprano, and she would be totally comfortable in the lower part of her voice. Understanding more about the 3 main female voice types and their vocal ranges helps us to be able to understand more about our own voice as well as which voice type we may belong to. This will help us to determine the various keys or pitches with which to do our vocal exercises and vocal warmups !

1 Comment Stephanie Noboa September 2, 2014 at 11:08 AM I’ve read from someone that I am an Alto, though that kind of made me question myself if I should keep singing or not cause they mentioned I couldn’t quite hit those very high notes. I know I’ve always wanted to be able to, it would’ve been really nice; but, after reading what you wrote about Alto and Contralto it completely changed my opinion on how I view my singing and that I should be happy with it and keep practicing so that I can be a good singer as a Contralto (Alto) though I’m still not sure if that is my vocal range, I’ve never really known what it is. I really love this singing guide I came across, it has really great information, and can’t wait to put it to good use! And to also mention that it’s free, it’s amazing! Thank you so much!

🙂 Best Female Singers of All Time - Top Ten List - TheTopTens® Best Female Singers of All Time hayreanmarjon The Top Ten 1 Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston is one of pop music's best-selling music artists of all-time, with an estimated 170–200 ... read more . By far Whitney has the most voice control ever, she has set the standards for singing that has not been matched, she is also the most influential singer in the world. Actually Mariah is the most influential. You were also exaggerating a bit I mean, if you're gonna talk about Whitney, be fair! - Lironyaron Love you whitney you just the best singer I ever heard and the most awarded. Maybe your voice isn't there anymore but I will always love you for the joy and the emotions you give me when I hear your songs. Who on earth can compare to Whitney Houston when she is on the stage?

Thank God to bestow the greatest singer of all time that we all can enjoy her beautiful voice. Even though she cannot sing like she used to be in the late 1990s, her incomparable voice and all beautiful melodies will always impress in my mind. Whitney has the greatest female voice of music history - her only flaw is her poor technique, but she is self-taught - anewman V 1008 Comments 2 Mariah Carey Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She won 5 Grammys, got her documentary movie "Glitter" and also one of the biggest best-selling women in the music industry. ... read more . Put simply, there is just NO other singer in the world that can make the hair on the back of your neck stand up, to the same degree as Mariah Carey. It's her range; her tonal sound; her accuracy of pitch; her 'trills' (vocal runs); and her upper power when hitting high notes that made her one of the all time greats.

Sure, there are many great singers and she's perhaps not as good as what she was in the 90's, but that's more been her change in musical direction rather than a decline in ability - she's well and truly proved that with her 2010 Christmas Concert in recorded in Washington last year. PLUS, she writes all her own songs, when too many of the big names these days, unfortunately don't! Mariah's voice is just incomparable, there's nothing else I can say about it, its beautifully pure, angelic and very very unique. Just an all round perfect voice with the ability of going really being like a big bonus. Just listen to Never Too Far to get a sense of what shes capable of and then listen to Bliss which shows off her higher range (whistle notes) I LOVE HER she is very consistent with his work, although when I she was not famous anymore as it once was, but around the world who does not know the voice capability is pretty amazing. Class singer Beyonce was even I do not think it can match its octave voice is very high. You deserve No. 1 you are a really brilliant singer V 842 Comments 3 Celine Dion Definitely deserves #1.

I have never heard a singer who gives me chills up and down the spine as she does. Just listen to her rendition of "Oh Holy Night". Her range is beyond incredible. Celine deserves the number 1 spot. Come on, she has recorded songs with some of the worlds greatest singers and sings very well in five different languages. She sings like an angel and has such charm about her. Stop talking about beyonces look here because we are talking about voices and by far celine is number one, mariah is number two, whitney is number three and of them all, celine has been the most consistent with her records and has passed mariah to become the worlds best selling female vocalist of all time. Celine is the most versatile singer in the world and here is why : Listen to "that's just the woman in me" and you will understand, knowing her as a crystal clear voice... And than a totally new sound, new texture in the most powerful notes of this song... It blew me away... I couldn't believe what I just listen to. And now ask MC or WH or CA or anybody out there to ( try ) to do this: they will cry and will acknowledge that only Celine can do this.

She can imitate a electric garage door, a piano, a flute, trumpet. Etc... She is a chameleon with her voice, flawless, perfect control, most power voice in the high notes with stamina ( All by myself ) and the list goes on and on and on... Truly the best. Most beautiful and talented female singer ever V 844 Comments 4 Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for songs such as "Beautiful", "Genie In A Bottle", "Fighter", "Hurt", "Dirrty", "Your Body", "Lady Marmalade", "Reflection", "I Turn To You", "Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" "What A Girl Wants" and ... read more . She has one of the highest vocal ranges in music history, a superb 4 octave range! She is definitely one of the best and one of the highest selling artists! Christina is clearly an extremely talented singer that puts her all into her music. Her vocal ability is absolutely outstanding. She sings because it's what she loves to do. Christina Aguilera is a very inspiring singer that will never lose her amazing voice.

She is the best singer of the generation, and absolutely one of the best singers of all time. She sings to express herself, and she doesn't care if that means less album sales, or less popularity. Christina, never stop singing. Christina aguilera seriously how is she not top 5 or even first she is beautiful brilliant singer always has a standing ovation and you never cease to be amazed and amazing vocal range SHE IS AMAZING THE BEST number 1 With her 4 octaves vocal range and effortless malissmatic singing and her unique and amazing timber christina should be n1! just wow the voice of our generation without any doubts V 618 Comments 5 Aretha Franklin Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer–songwriter and musician. Franklin began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Are you kidding me? Arethra Franklin widely is widely accepted as the greatest singer of all time, not just the greatest female singer. And she's been placed below Miley Cyrus here... Really? Please just listen to her sing respect and THEN vote.

Aretha Franklin is BY FAR one of the greatest singers of all time Rolling stone rated her #1 for the greatest singers of all time. She was even higher than a bunch of guys she should be #1 on this list - mitchiscool Nothing needs to be said just amazing singer, great vocals a lot of talent really worked with some amazing artists as well. It's obvious this poll is voted on by deaf people. Aretha is simply the best female singer of all time. And don't forget Janis Joplin, the best female rock voice of all time just like Rod Stewart is the best male Rock voice of all time. No poll could ever change that. V 207 Comments 6 Beyonce Knowles Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, is an American singer and actress, who started out in the popular pop/r&b girl group Destiny's Child. They had multiple top 5 hits such as "No, No, No", "Say My Name", "Bills, Bills, Bills", "Survivor", "Independent Women", "Bootylicious", and "Jumpin', Jumpin" from ... read more . This woman is amazing. Her voice is just out of this world, and completely flawless!

Just watch her perform. She puts all of her soul in her singing. By the way, being a devoted fan, I decided to watch The Beyoncé Experience Live. Some minutes later, I noticed I was crying like a baby. That's how Queen Bee leaves me with one of her greatest performances of all time. You guys have to check it out. Beyonce is the singer at all the time she has lots of talents than any other female singer. Beyonce she is sexy and beautiful than any other women. Beyonce is better than rihanna and lady gaga even better than any other female singer. THEIR IS ONLY ONE BEYONCE IN THE WORLD... Beyonce is my ultimate idol. She is so talented! She can sing, dance, and act! I also love her song irreplaceable for me she is the best! She can hit a lot of high notes and she can perform really well and she has accomplished more in her career than any female still making music V 611 Comments 7 Adele Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is an English singer and songwriter.

Graduating from the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in 2006, Adele was given a recording contract by XL Recordings after a friend posted her demo on Myspace the same year. She is best known with her international hit singles ... read more . Are you freaking kidding me?! Adele is below Kesha, Lady Gaga, and Hillary Duff...? WHERE IS THE JUSTICE IN THIS GOD FORSAKEN LIST! Adele is definitely top 3 material. You moronic people voting for Disney channel kids and pop blunders need to get a grip on what TALENT is... This woman is unbelievable. Sure, whitney, beyonce etc are impressive singers, but only listening to adeles pure voice gives me the chills Adele has amazing talent! She is one of the greatest singers of all times! Why is she on 127th place? I don't get it.. Adele is an incredible person and singer-songwriter! Vote for her!

"She is the best female singer of my time" V 656 Comments 8 Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (Katy Perry) was born on October 25, 1984 in Santa Barbara, California. Katy Perry is a singer, songwriter, actress and an ambassador on one of the most popular companies of now, UNICEF. ... read more . Seriously? 103? V 826 Comments 10 Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift (Taylor Swift) is an American singer-songwriter. She was born on December 13, 1989 in Reading, Pennsylvania. She is best known for writing break up songs and for having more than 5 Grammys . She became interested in country music when she was around 9 years old and after watching ... read more . Taylor swift is beautiful and she sings very well. she really is 1 best singer for me. I love her voice and her songs are the best songs ever. These comments -- look at the first trait you list here and then let's rethink the whole voting her as the best ever. I like Taylor Swift, I think she's clever, and she actually writes her own music.

She has a very pleasant voice, but she isn't an amazing singer. she is so pretty and sings very, very good.! I love her.. she is my favourite singer ever! love her so much! she is the best! i love all the songs of her! Taylor you're the best! No one can defeat you! Especially miley cyrus, she should be at 50 Taylor swift is beautiful and best singer! I love taylor! ? Jessica Sutta ? AJ Michalka Amanda Joy "AJ" Michalka, often credited as simply AJ, is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and musician. The Contenders 11 Pink Alecia Beth Moore known professionally as P!NK, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. If this is a competition in vocal perfection, then we would need both Maria Callas, Anna Netrebko and Randy Crawford at the top of this list. But in the pop rock business, Pink is indeed recognized among her colleagues as one of the most naturally gifted and original vocal performers both alive and well today. Her voice is definitely one of the most recognizable and powerful female vocals I've heard apart from Janis Joplin and maybe Diamanda Gals.

Look up her blues rocker "Free" or her cover of "Me and Bobby McGee" on YouTube, if you don't know what I'm on about. . Come on. Shania Twain, Avril LaVigne, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, and Britney Spears have NO BUSINESS being anywhere near the vicinity of P!NK's category. Not even Carrie Underwood or Lady Gaga has anything on P!NK. Please people, who the hell put this together? It's bull. Miley Cyrus right smack in the middle of P!NK and Janis Joplin? No way. I don't dislike Miley, but NO, un-uh. Rihanna and Kelly Clarkson are way better than all of those, but still fall under P!NK. I agree Whitney Houston belongs on top, but so does Janis Joplin. Madonna belongs very high on the list. But then comes P!NK with or above the rest of the well-knowns. Many of the names I didn't know. Just want to say that I just took my daughter to P!NK's concert in Louisville for her 1st concert experience and she blew us away, hands down best concert I've ever been too.

Her singing ability, her music, her stage presence/performance, her style, and her amazing talent as an aerialist (which sets her apart ... more Genuinely hard to judge pop singers since pop is the one genre where you don't have to be talented vocally, if you are you can't show it, which is why I want to see Taylor Swift in metal, R&B, rock or soul since these are the only genre where a singer can show their range unless it is screamo metal You've got to be kidding me. the amazing Alecia Moore is worse than Britney spears? Come on people Think P!NK! Her raw voice is unbelieveable. No other female singer has the talent that this girl has. V 159 Comments 12 Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She influenced a lot of singers such as: Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Beyonce Knowles and Britney Spears . She is known as Queen of Pop and at modern pop culture specifically in 2012 "Madge" or MDNA . She has ... read more . Are you kidding, she's in 15?...

She suppose to top 3, she's all the time singer, and successfully an "icon". - Strong voice character - Breath is technique it self, and she's ana expert breath technique (when she breath for next lyric line, its sounds like smooth sigh which bold the lyric itself). - And surely, have most great Songclip video - Sexy, in all way She is not Celine Dion.. But The way she sings it's so unique and original! Love you Queen I agree that Madonna does not have the range, the power, or even the "texture" of Celine Dion or Mariah Carey. But that doesn't mean she's a lesser singer. Her interpretation is amazing - just compare her version of "You'll See" with that of Susan Boyle, a singer with better technique and range. But the most important thing is she sings with emotion and passion - and she can convey those emotions to the listeners, which is all great singers should be doing, not showing how high a note you can hit or how deep a voice you possess.

Are you kidding me madonna is just V 276 Comments 13 Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is the first female artist to ever since Cher to get nominated by the Grammys and Emmys . In 2013, during her era on Artpop, she was chosen to perform in a concert from iTunes . ... read more . Lady gaga is awesome she is comfortable warring any thing rock on girl Lady Gaga is an Avant-Garde. She is bringing music into a new heights! She is talented and full of brandishing ideas and inner vocality. She is amazing! She loves her little monsters and she's not afraid to show who she real is! SHE has the best tracks of 2009, 2010, 2011 like ¨Bad Romance¨, ¨Paparazzi¨ and the SUPER HIT ¨Poker Face¨! GO GAGA... GO MOTHER MONSTER! I feel like she should make much slower ballads every now and then, rather than always singing pop music...

don't get me wrong, I love her dance tracks, but I feel like people underestimate her vocal ability, and a slower song would convey her talent better than a more fast-paced song. - anewman V 402 Comments 14 Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian pop singer . Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, she first entered the music industry by recording demo tapes under the direction of record producer Evan Rogers in 2003. She ultimately signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning ... read more . Miley above Rihanna laugh out loud... She has one of the most soulful voices ever... She is surely one of the greatest vocalists of all time considering how she brings out emotions in some of her hits... Still can't believe.. She is out of top 10 at the least.. She's got the best voice out of all female singers... Maybe even better than Beyonce in my opinion. She is also really hot, which of course, makes me wonder why Chris Brown even hit her in the first place. Why should rihanna be the 50th. She should be in at least the top ten. Have you ever heard of her.

Or are you people just death? She has such an amazing voice. Id vote number one. She should be the top singer because she actually has a voice. And guess what? Rihanna can actually sing. Much better than those other cheesy singers. VOTE FOR RIHANNA! YEAH One of the most underrated vocalists of today - anewman V 305 Comments 16 Demi Lovato Demi is such an inspiring person, she is a role model to a lot of people from different places around the world and she'll always be my role model and hero. Demi is an amazing singer! She has got a powerful voice and she can sign really high notes. Demi lovato is one of the best singers of this generation. She got a great voice and incredible vocals. Seriously, she performs live better than any other singer of this generation. When I first heard skyscraper I thought she was amazing but doubted if she could sing live exactly like the original song. But when I saw her performing skyscraper with high vocals and very high pitch in live, I felt she got the real talent in singing unlike selena gomez who can't sing live without he support of chorus.

Vote for the great voiced DEMI LOVATO.. She is an awesome singer. She is beautiful! V 378 Comments 17 Sarah Brightman She has an astonishing ability to adapt her voice to sing (brilliantly) in any musical style or genre - pop, rock, opera, etc. For sheer multi-dimensional singing talent and versatility, "Sexy Sarah" undoubtedly outshines the other female vocalists on this list - even the other great ones! She continually moves with the times and keeps coming up with new and inspired ideas - buy any (or all) of her albums "Fly", "Dive", Eden", "La Luna", "Harem", "Timeless", "Live In Vienna" and you won't be disappointed. Bear in mind however that they're all different! (And I've only recently 'discovered' her! ) Her music and performances have moved me like no other. I love her recordings, but her live performances are an experience like no other. She is out of this world, I've never felt such emotion wash over me, all the while every hair on my body standing on end. She's a modern day Muse or Siren. Sarah's voice is like no other.

she has the ability to get you emotionally attached to one of her songs. not only is she an absolutely phenomenal singer, she is also, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful people in the world. I was fortunate enough to attend one of her concerts and it certainly was an amazing experience that I will never forget. also she is a very versatile singer and shows through her songs and her different albums, not one is like the other. also if you watch her in interviews she is one of the sweeties people. she always has a smile on her face and manages to laugh at everything. so if you aren't a Sarah fan, I advise you listen to a few of her songs (Angel, Fleur du Mal, Harem, Journey Home, Only and Ocean Away, One Day Like This, Deliver Me, and Dust in the Wind are some of my favorites), and you will understand why she is beloved my so many and is the most successful soprano singer in the world. Sarah's voice is a voice of an angel. If you want to hear a real true Diva's voice, sarah is the one you should listen. 18 Kelly Clarkson Common... She's amazing! She can sing all types of song! She has amazing voice!

A real woman who had lived a while before she became famous. Class act Peggy L CLASS ACT! Kelly has the ability to sing high. She still my idol forever. She is the best among all singer don't give up kelly we are here to support you. We are your supporters kelly. We love you... She should be higher than Avril lavigne and demi lovato. V 139 Comments 19 Janis Joplin Janis Joplin (1943-1970) was an American singer who rose to fame as the main singer of acid band Big Brother and the Holding Company. She was known for her eccentric hippie style and psychedelic rock music. Janis by far is more talented than any of the singers before her on this list. She is the complete definition of what it truly means to be a star, granted there are pristine voices ahead in the list that are true to the note. But janis brings no B. S in anything she does and it doesn't have to be picture perfect and sculptured to an immaculate perfection to be accepted and yet it is just that. Perfection.

Not to mention she is a master of communication having almost all air in her natal chart she looks as though shes lifted in air in pictures of her singing. She was groundbreaking! A national phenomenon. A star before her first hit album, or album for that matter and a legend before her death. She was also a capricorn meaning a cardinal sign. Cardinals are people who start things a pioneer persay. I am not gonna get mad at the list cause of the fact that my girl Janis is still misunderstood. Its just proving that society is going down the drain and the majority of our culture lacks an ... more Unique talent. As far from mainstream as you can get. Amazing soul and power in her voice. She truly becomes one with her songs. She's always "in the moment" as Randy Jackson use to say. Her voice is raw, rough, soft, tender and powerful, all within one song alone. Just an amazing woman. Look for "Summertime" Stockholm 1969 on Youtube. Goosebumps! Or Cry Baby Toronto 1970, my eyes tears! So emotional it almost makes an old man like me cry.

I am flabbergasted by her absence in this list, where she should definitely be number 1. Janis Joplin should not be on this list because' of how bad she is V 96 Comments 20 Carrie Underwood SHE IS FREAKING AMAZING. SHE SHOULD BE AT LEAST IN THE TOP 5! SHE IS MY INSPIRATION FOR SINGING! Carrie is a great singer! She sings from her heart and soul. She is beautiful and her voice matches. It was wonderful she won Idol she deserved to be a singing sensation. You ROCK Carrie - keep writing great songs. Carrie Underwood stood on stage with one of the greatest rock singers of all time, Ann Wilson, and held her own. When Dreamboat Annie thinks that highly of Miss Underwood, her future is to be a star. She's got inspirations. Ride on Carrie Am Lilian Paul Robertson Highest Female Voice - Sarah Curlin - singing Le Rossignol et la Rose - 'The Nightingale'.MPG - YouTube Highest Female Voice - Sarah Curlin - singing Le Rossignol et la Rose - 'The Nightingale'.MPG Want to watch this again later?

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: bass voice , basso , bass - the lowest adult male singing voice baritone voice , baritone - the second lowest adult male singing voice tenor , tenor voice - the adult male singing voice above baritone countertenor , alto - the highest adult male singing voice alto , contralto - the lowest female singing voice mezzo , mezzo-soprano - the female singing voice between contralto and soprano soprano - the highest female voice; the voice of a boy before puberty phonation , vocalisation , vocalization , vox , voice , vocalism - the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract; "a singer takes good care of his voice"; "the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations" Vocal Range Chart - BecomeSingers.Com BecomeSingers.Com You are here: Home / Vocal Range / Vocal Range Chart Vocal Range Chart Vocal range chart is the chart showing the range of the human vocal. The vocal range can be classified in between the highest and lowest pitches that human can produce.

High voice ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Medium voice ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Low voice Table of Contents Aural Study of Vocal Ranges These ranges correspond to the following: Soprano: C4 to A5 Mezzo-soprano: A3 to F#5 Alto: G3 to E5 (and contralto as F3-D5) Tenor: roughly C3 to A4 Baritone: A2 to F4 Bass: F2 to E4 However, in the layman explanation, as according to the vocal ranges chart above. Vocal range is merely the span between the highest to lowest notes. It’s crucial to identify the vocal range correctly since vocal range of woman and men might be varied. For example, a man he can has a 2 and 1 1/2 octave range in the full voice and additional 1 1/2 octave in falsetto . And compared to a woman’s vocal range, a woman can has 2 octave and additional major 3rd on the very bottom of the vocal range chart. What is Vocal Range? The role of vocal range in classifying different singing voices to voice types is considered so important. However, there are times when these 2 terms are being confused with each other.

The term “voice type” refers to a specific type of singing voice that has identifying characteristics or qualities. Vocal range is considered only one of those qualities. There are many other factors included such as vocal weight, vocal registration, scientific testing, speech level , physical characteristics, vocal transition, vocal timbre and vocal tessitura. A combination of all these factors is utilized to determine a singer’s voice, and categorize it into a specific type of voice type. ALSO READ: Celine Dion: Perfect Singing Voice Today, vocal pedagogists use a variety of voice types in different systems of voice classification. However, many of these types are sub-types falling under 7 different main voice categories. In most cases, they are acknowledged in all major systems of voice classification. Types of Vocal Range The voices of women are divided into 3 categories: soprano , contralto and mezzo-soprano. In the case of men, their voices are typically categorized into 4 groups: tenor , countertenor, bass and baritone. When it comes to the pre-pubescent children’s voices, treble and 8th term is usually applied.

In each of these main categories, several sub-categories are present that serve to identify particular voice qualities such as vocal weight and coloratura facility to differentiate various types of voices. The irony is that the vocal range itself has no ability to identify the voice type of a singer. Female Vocal Range Type Sopranino (A3-)D4-C6(-F6) Soprano (F#3-)B3-A5(-D6) Treble (F3-)Bb3-Ab5(-Db6) (This type of voice only applicable to kids below 11 years old, as their voices haven’t changed yet. Some vocalists classify them as Sopranos, Altos, etc…) Mezzo-Soprano (E3-)A3-G5(-C6) Low Bass (F1-)Bb1-Ab3(-Db4) Octavist (B0-)E1-D3(-G3) Each voice type is known to possess a general voice range that is associated with it. Singing voices may cover vocal ranges that have only 1 voice type, or they fall between the common ranges of 2 voice types.

In this case, voice teachers use only vocal range as a factor in categorizing a singer’s voice. Finding The Tessitura Voice Within Your Range Tessitura refers to where your voice is comfortable when singing. It is considered more important than vocal range in determining the voice classification. Another more important factor is vocal timbre, described as the descriptive sound of your singing voice. As an example, a woman can have a type of vocal range that can reach the high pitch of a mezzo-soprano. ALSO READ: How To Find Your Singing Voice Accordingly, she can also sing the low notes of a soprano. Therefore, a voice teacher would try to determine if a singer is more comfortable in singing higher or lower notes. Let’s say that you are more comfortable to sing higher notes, then, your teacher may classify you as a soprano. On the other hand, if you were more comfortable in singing lower notes, then, you would probably be classified as a mezzo-soprano. However, a voice teacher would not put a singer into a classification of more than 1voice type, regardless of his/her size of vocal range . You can learn more about Tessitura voice and vocal classification in this article: How to Find Your Tessitura Voice?

How to Find Your Vocal Range? You can identify your lowest vocal range and highest vocal range you can hit by following the guide in this video below. Listen to the note and sing it along, let’s see what is the highest note you are able to sing… Let’s check and find your vocal range using this chart after you have test your vocal through the video above. It’s to give you some ideas on how the vocal range works. As a singer, you are will be able to perform any song more soulfully and powerful if you have a wider vocal range to handle different octaves and registers efficiently. What are the different voice types? How to play Guitar What are the different voice types? Voice type is a system for categorizing classical and operatic solo singers, and the roles they sing, by the tessitura, weight and timbre of their un-amplified voices in an opera house or concert hall. This classification system is a tool for singers, composers, venues and listeners to categorize vocal properties, and to associate possible roles with potential voices. The term tessitura generally describes the most musically acceptable and comfortable timbre for a given voice or, less frequently, musical instrument.

This often refers specifically to the pitch range that most frequently occurs within a given piece, or part, of music. Tessitura considerations include these factors: proportion of sudden or gradual rises and falls in pitch - speed of pitch changes; the relative number of very high or low notes; whether lines and phrases of music in the piece tend to rise or fall ¨C the muscular abilities of a singer may be more suited to one or the other direction. Coloratura describes a style of vocal embellishment, as well as the voices able to perform them. Female Voice Types: Soprano Lyric coloratura soprano ¨C A very agile voice with a high upper extension, capable of fast vocal coloratura. Dramatic coloratura soprano ¨C A coloratura soprano with a large voice which can sustain fast coloratura at full volume and sing over an orchestra, but does not necessarily have the upper extension of a lyric coloratura soprano. Lyric soprano - A warm voice with a bright, full timbre which can be heard over an orchestra. Light lyric - Light lyrics often have a ¡°full package¡± of musicianship, appearance and stagecraft.

Full lyric - Some full lyrics may have a more mature sound than light lyrics, making them less suitable for some of the lighter roles. Occasionally a full lyric will have a big enough voice that she can take on much heavier roles, using volume in place of vocal weight. This is done when a more lyric timbre is desired in an otherwise heavier role. Otherwise full lyric sopranos need be judicious with spinto and other heavy roles to prevent vocal deterioration. Spinto soprano - It has the brightness and height of a lyric soprano, but can be "pushed" to dramatic climaxes without strain, and may have a somewhat darker timbre. It generally uses squillo to "slice" though a full orchestra (rather than singing over it like a dramatic soprano). It also handles dynamic changes very well. Dramatic soprano - A powerful, rich voice that can sing over a full orchestra. Usually (but not always) this voice has a lower tessitura than other sopranos, and a darker timbre. - Used for heroic, tragic women of opera. Wagnerian soprano - A dramatic voice that can assert itself over a large orchestra (over eighty pieces); substantial, very powerful and even throughout the registers.

Usually plays a mythic heroine. Successful Wagnerian sopranos are rare, only one or two appear in a generation; arguably there are none singing today. Mezzo-soprano - A mezzo-soprano's range can be the same as a soprano¡¯s; some mezzo roles call for the "soprano C", but the tessitura is lower. Mezzo voices tend to be quite versatile and able to take on a variety of roles with success. Lyric mezzo-soprano - A higher and sometimes lighter mezzo voice and can have a range up to or above high C. Dramatic mezzo-soprano ¨C A fuller and often lower voice than a lyric mezzo; can sing over an orchestra and chorus with ease. Contralto/Alto Contralto is the lowest female operatic voice, usually with a deep and dark timbre. True operatic contraltos are very rare. Technically, "alto" is only a separate category in choral music where it refers simply to the vocal range.

Male Voice Types: Tenor Leggiero tenor - The male equivalent of a lyric coloratura voice, this is an often light and very agile tenor voice, capable of coloratura and able to sing notes above the tenor C. Lyric tenor - A strong yet not heavy voice. Spinto tenor - Heavier than a lyric and more dramatic. Dramatic tenor - A powerful, rich, heroic tenor. Heldentenor - A rich, powerful, and dramatic voice. Baritone The Voice as Musical Instrument - Vocal Range The Voice As Musical Instrument The Voice As Musical Instrument Vocal Range Beverly Sills at the 2002 NARAS Heroes Awards, Roosevelt Hotel, NYC, December 11, 2002. Matthew Peyton/Getty Images Share By Espie Estrella Each of us has a specific voice type or vocal range; some may be capable of hitting very high notes, while others are more comfortable singing low. Did you know that our voice is also considered a musical instrument? Learn more about the different types of voices. Alto - Alto is a type of voice that is lower than a soprano but higher than a tenor. There are many people who sing using the alto voice.

One of the popular alto male singers, also known as a counter-tenor, is James Bowman. Bowman sang some of the most memorable compositions of Benjamin Britten including the role of Oberon from "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Baritone -The baritone voice is lower than the tenor but higher than the bass. It is the most common male voice type. In operas, baritones may play the role of either the main character or the supporting character. Bass - For female singers, the soprano is the highest voice type, while for men, the bass is the lowest. One of the famous bass singers of our time is Samuel Ramey who played the role of Archibaldo in the opera L’amore dei tre Re by Italo Montemezzi. continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge Mezzo-Soprano - In Georges Bizet's opera "Carmen," the mezzo-soprano voice is used to play the role of Carmen. This type of voice is lower or darker than a soprano but higher or lighter than an alto.

Soprano - The soprano voice is the highest female voice type; the late Beverly Sills was one of the most famous coloratura sopranos of our time. Tenor - If the soprano is the highest female vocal range, the tenor, on the other hand, is the highest male vocal range. One of the famous tenors of our time was the late Lucianno Pavarotti .

Question: What is the highest female voice?
Answer: Soprano